Vendor Manager

Role Summary:

Responsible to own the identification, evaluation, commercial negotiation, and performance management of external service providers for solar PV sites.

Responsibilities:

• Research, identify, and build a qualified pipeline of drone data acquisition and IV curve tracing vendors across India.
• Issue RFIs/EOIs; maintain an up-to-date vendor database with certifications, coverage, and capability profiles.
• Evaluate drone platform specs, RGB camera, RTK/PPK GPS accuracy, DGCA compliance, flight planning capability, and data handover protocols.
• Assess trace reequipment, IEC 61829/61215 compliance, STC correction methodology, string/module-level diagnostic capability, and report quality.
• Negotiate per-MW / day-rate pricing; execute MSAs, SoWs, and SLAs in coordination with legal and finance teams.
• Conduct TCO analysis; maintain benchmarked vendor rate card updated bi-annually.
• Run quarterly vendor performance reviews against scorecard KPIs; issue CARs for non-conformances.
• Manage the Approved Vendor List ; oversee onboarding, re-qualification, and deregistration.

Qualification & Skills Required:

• 3–5 years in vendor management, procurement, or technical evaluation in renewable energy, UAV, or field survey services.
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and contracting field service vendors for solar PV or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of DGCA UAV regulations and solar PV electrical architecture.
• Strong negotiation skills; experience drafting and managing MSAs, SoWs, and SLAs.
• Willingness to travel pan-India for vendor audits and site assessments
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (Hindi and English) is a must